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Registered Service Manager – Residential Mental Health

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Salary: £52,500 + £5,825 performance bonus

CONTRACTOR PAY - £300-£350pd
Hours: Full-time

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Service Manager to lead a specialist residential service in Bexhill-on-Sea. The home supports working-age adults with Mental Health needs, providing a safe, structured, and person-centred environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and making a real difference in people’s lives.

Essential Experience:

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Previous experience managing or supervising within a Mental Health or Learning Disability residential service

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Strong background supporting working-age adults

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Experience leading staff teams and overseeing service delivery

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Familiarity with CQC regulations and quality standards

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring excellent standards of care and support

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Develop and implement person-centred care plans, supporting service users to achieve positive outcomes

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Oversee and guide the staff team, providing supervision, coaching, and professional development

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Drive occupancy levels, build relationships with care teams, and promote the service locally

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Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, health & safety, and all statutory requirements

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Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and resources effectively

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Liaise with families, social workers, mental health teams, and other external agencies

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Conduct audits, quality checks, and continuous improvement processes

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Attend CPA/CTO/Professional meetings, providing detailed reports and assessments

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Lead risk assessments, safeguarding investigations, and incident management

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Take part in an on-call rota as required

About You:

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive manager who is:

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Experienced in managing services for adults with Mental Health needs and/or Learning Disabilities

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Skilled in leading and developing care teams

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Passionate about person-centred care and promoting independence

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Confident working with complex cases and multidisciplinary professionals

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Organised, financially astute, and compliance-focused

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Committed to maintaining and developing a positive reputation for the service

What’s on Offer:

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£52,500 basic salary

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£5,825 prformance bonus

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Career development and ongoing training

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Support from a wider senior management team

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Opportunity to make a real impact in the local community

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Service Manager or Deputy Manager ready for the next step, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Joneshouse Recruitment for a confidential chat